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Rosauro Varo Quits Telefónica Governance Posts, Stays as Shareholder

He cites a refocus on private ventures in leisure and property, retaining his shareholding.

Overview

  • Varo resigned from the board of Telefónica Audiovisual Digital (Movistar+) and from the advisory board of Telefónica España.
  • He personally informed Telefónica president Marc Murtra and Movistar+ head Javier de Paz of his decision this week.
  • The Andalusian investor says he will concentrate on private projects tied to leisure, real estate and tourism, many based in southern Spain.
  • He remains an individual investor with roughly three million Telefónica shares, which he has not sold.
  • His exit comes during a broader restructuring under the Transform and Growth plan, alongside recent leadership changes and a cost‑cutting ERE.